Ariston Club, International Style historical building in Mar del Plata, Argentina

Ariston Club is an International Style building in Mar del Plata that hovers on four slender pillars with a double clover-like shape. Its exterior features curved glass panels that wrap around the entire structure, creating an open and airy appearance.

Built in 1948 under Marcel Breuer's direction, it initially functioned as a restaurant and social club during the 1950s. After decades of neglect, it received National Historical Monument status in 2019, sparking preservation efforts.

The building exemplifies the Modern Movement in Argentina, featuring four key architectural principles: columns supporting the structure, flexible interior layouts, unrestricted exterior design, and extended horizontal windows. These traits became hallmarks of the new architectural approach emerging globally during that era.

The building stands about 100 metres from the sea in Mar del Plata, exposed to marine corrosion. It has been abandoned since 1993, so there is no operating business inside and no visiting hours; the structure is seen from outside, behind a chain-link fence. In February 2026 the firm Parador Ariston S.A. bought it to begin restoration.

Regional materials including volcanic lava tiles were used during construction to reduce weight while maintaining maximum transparency through continuous windows. This clever use of local resources was uncommon for modern architecture projects of this period.